We’ve chosen a special selection of our favourite plants to grow in larger numbers for our garden centre visitors and are now making these available for you to buy online. Our ‘top plant picks’ include unusual, rare and appealing specimens which we will deliver to you.

Many of these plants are so rare they are difficult to find at other garden centres across the country. Others have special historical significance to us. We’re proud to have been one of the very first places in the UK to grow and sell ‘exotica’ such as the Restios and continue to grow and sell these plants today.

All these plants are available to buy online, subject to availability as they sell out fast! Watch out for new additions being added to our Trevena favourites in our ‘top plant picks’ selection.

As a traditional nursery growing a huge range of plants we aren’t able to maintain a complete catalogue of plants in our online shop due to continuously changing stock levels. If you’d like to buy plants which aren’t on the website, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us as we are happy to arrange payment and delivery (subject to availability). Call us on 01736 763880.

The Aloe arborescens 'Variegata' (also known as the variegated candelabra aloe) is another stunning perrenial plant with sword-shaped leaves striped with pale yellow. Occasionally, it produces bursts of tubular red flowers in panicles.
Grow in low-maintenance patio containers. Water moderately throughout the year, but more sparingly in winter. In the growing season, feed a balanced liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times. No pruning required!
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Originating from South Africa, the Aloe striatula is a hardy, resilient succulent (1 metre in height and spread) which is tolerant of drought and frost. In early summer this plant produces colourful, orange-yellow flowers which are set off against the stripey light and dark green stems creating a compelling and curious (almost alien like) appeal.
Plant in full sun in a very well drained soil with extra grit added when planting. Situate in wall-side borders, rock gardens, gravel gardens or patio containers for best effect.
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Astelia banksii – is a hardy evergreen, architectural plant from New Zealand, also known as Coastal Astelia as it’s perfect for coastal gardens. Growing to 1.2 metres with silver green, strap like leaves and panicles of white flowers in the spring and purple-pink fruits in the summer. A wonderful plant to create an exotic feel in the garden or pots. Needs fertile, well-drained soil in a partially shady spot. Good for coastal gardens. Tolerates full sun, but prefers partial shade. The foliage can be damaged by frost and cold wind, so may need winter protection.
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Banksia integrifolia – of all the Banksias this coast Banksi is one of the hardiest needing low maintenance. A species of evergreen tree originating from the east coast of Australia and popular in Australian parks and gardens. The evergreen tree (height 4-6 metres) produces spikes of pale yellow flowers in summer/winter. Hardy and versatile, it is tolerant of salt winds, a variety of soils and hard pruning. Integrifolia will grow in clay, sand, acid and even alkaline soils and has good resistance to wind and salt, making it suitable for seaside planting. It should be planted in very well-drained soil, with lots of grit. Its hardy nature means it will also stand quite hard frosts once established. Normally available in a large 4-litre pot. highly valued by beekeepers because it produces large amounts of pollen and nectar during autumn and winter, thus helping support hives at a time when little else is flowering.
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Blechnum novae-zealandiae or Palm Leaf Fern is an evergreen from both islands of New Zealand. It makes a stunning groundcover plant in shady areas. The new fronds turn a bronze colour before they change to deep green, forming a spreading patch of lush foliage for the jungle look garden. The dark green arching fronds reach a height of up to 1.5 metres tall with a spread of up to several metres wide.
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Blechnum Volcano or vulcanicum - A rare evergreen fern from New Zealand that has a tufted habit with distinctive triangular shaped, leathery green fronds about 75cm long that curve downwards. Looks impressive on banks where the fronds grow horizontally. Plant in moisture retentive soil in a shady sheltered site. Hardy to -7°C or less.
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Corokia mangatangi – an evergreen shrub from New Zealand with starry, yellow flowers in spring and warm yellow berries in autumn. Grows up to 2 metres high with a spread of 1 metre. Plant in free draining soil in an open sunny position. It clips well and makes a good seaside hedging plant as it’s tolerant of drought, wind and has even withstood temperatures as low as -8 degrees centigrade.
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Correa ‘Dusky Bells’ – a low-spreading evergreen shrub which is at home in the garden or a conservatory. The heart-shaped dark green leaves set off the clusters of tubular red flowers. Flowers from September through the winter into spring. Can be situated in full sun or partial shade and will be hardy to around -5 degrees centigrade. Water thoroughly before planting.
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Correa Alba – also known as the Botany Bay Tea Tree and the White Correa. This freely branching evergreen shrub of Australian origin (height 2 metres) bears clusters of short, bell-shaped, sometimes pink tinted, waxy white flowers from early summer to late autumn. It makes a great conservatory specimen plant. It should be hardy down to about -5 degrees centigrade and withstands coastal exposure. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade or use to create an informal hedge or as a container plant.
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Correa decumbens – add a festive blast of colour to your space with this evergreen, spreading dwarf shrub from Kangaroo Island and South Australia. When little else is in flower, this plant creates long tubular red flowers with green tips and grows up to 1 metre tall. An easy to grow variety for exposed areas and an excellent ground cover plant. Plant in moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Hardy to -5 degrees centigrade.
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Cyathea australis - A large, evergreen fern with a rough, thick trunk. It grows up to 4 metres high pretty quickly with a spread of 6-8 metres and each frond can reach up to 4 metres long in good conditions! The Cyathea tolerates the sun as long as the soil is moist, but does need a good sheltered site to thrive. Some sources suggest it’s hardier than a Dicksonia Antarctica. It will be hardy to minus 8 degrees centigrade, but be aware that the fronds will get frosted in severe winters, so give the plant protection. Probably the best tree fern for a sunny site with its large evergreen fern and hairy trunk. Plant in a sheltered area or with light shade and add peat when planting or inside in a conservatory.
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Daphne odora ‘Marianni Rogbret’ – This Daphne is a vivid, evergreen shrub, edged in light yellow with almost luminous variegation set off against the dark green. From February to late March it has small, very perfumed light pink flowers. It should be planted in normal lime free soil which is preferably cool and acidic in full sun or partial shade. It should also be fed with good quality fertiliser like the Trevena Cross slow release.
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Daphne odora – also known as a Japan Daphne, this evergreen shrub has clusters of fabulous, fragrant deep purple-pink and white flowers in January-March, red fruits in April set off against handsome, leathery, deep green leaves. Loves full sun or partial shade and is frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting and keep pruning to a minimum as the plant is susceptible to die-back. Caution: toxic if eaten and can irritate the skin/eyes.
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Daphne Pink Fragrance – if you were smelling the flowers in heaven, you might just be near this Daphne as the scent is divine! The pink flower buds are carried on new wood in the spring and open up to reveal white flushed pink flowers. Low growing, it reaches to only 90 cms and its compact habit and profuse flowering through spring and summer makes it a fantastic ‘smelly’ addition to the garden. Caution: all parts are toxic if ingested.
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Originating from New Zealand the Dicksonia fibrosa is also known as the golden tree fern or perhaps more fabulously as the Wheki ponga. An evergreen fern which slowly grows over 20+ years to 2 metres tall with 2 metre long dark green fronds. It's a striking, hardy addition to a shady garden or courtyard space.
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Trevena Cross is a unique garden centre growing more than 90% of the plants it sells, on site in West Cornwall. The range includes mature, high quality shrubs, trees, perennials, coastal plants, hedging plants, seasonal bedding plants, exotic, rare and unusual plants like proteas, restios, palm trees and olives trees.